Ham and Cheese Scones - Easy peasy ham and cheddar scones perfect for any time of day - perfect as breakfast, snack-time, appetizer or with a bowl of soup!

Easy peasy ham and cheddar scones perfect for any time of day – perfect as breakfast, snack-time, appetizer or with a bowl of soup!

Ham and Cheese Scones - Easy peasy ham and cheddar scones perfect for any time of day - perfect as breakfast, snack-time, appetizer or with a bowl of soup!

I have always been on the sweeter side of breakfast – waffles, pancakes, cinnamon rolls, donuts – you name it. But I’ll always make an exception for these savory scones.

Ham and Cheese Scones - Easy peasy ham and cheddar scones perfect for any time of day - perfect as breakfast, snack-time, appetizer or with a bowl of soup!

With chunks of crisp ham, cheddar cheese and chives, this is one breakfast item worth waking up for. And with that buttery, flaky, melt-in-your mouth goodness, it’s absolute perfection.

Ham and Cheese Scones - Easy peasy ham and cheddar scones perfect for any time of day - perfect as breakfast, snack-time, appetizer or with a bowl of soup!

It’s so easy to whip up too – it’s easier than muffins, and you don’t even need a mixer. The only thing you really need is butter, and lots of it.

Ham and Cheese Scones - Easy peasy ham and cheddar scones perfect for any time of day - perfect as breakfast, snack-time, appetizer or with a bowl of soup!

And then your morning is complete. That and maybe 3 cups of coffee.

Ham and Cheese Scones

Ham and Cheese Scones

Easy peasy ham and cheddar scones perfect for any time of day - perfect as breakfast, snack-time, appetizer or with a bowl of soup!
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into cubes
  • ¾ cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • â…“ cup diced ham*
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, garlic powder and salt. Add cold butter, using your fingers to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Stir in buttermilk, cheese, ham and chives until a soft dough forms.
  • Working on a lightly floured surface, knead the dough 3-4 times until it comes together. Using a rolling pill, roll the dough into an 8" circle, about 1-inch thick, and cut into 8 wedges.
  • Place scones onto the prepared baking sheet. Place into oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until firm to the touch and lightly browned.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

*Diced pancetta or bacon crumbles can be substituted.

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